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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1896
Page
5
Local residents and visitors fill Ames with travel plans and calls on kin and church events. Names include Davis, Jennie Beverly, H. A. Handsacker, Bingman, Williams, and Curtiss among others, with movements to New York Des Moines Madrid and Fort Des Moines noted along with church meetings and a Thanksgiving fund.
The committee chosen at the last Farmer's Institute met in Colo last Tuesday to arrange the next session. Colo is likely to host, otherwise Ames. The executive committee will meet in Ames next Saturday to settle the matter. Mr. Kegley represents this area.
Will Bremerman, former Boone postmaster, was sentenced in Des Moines to three years in prison and a $2,596.66 fine for misappropriating post office funds. His plea for leniency cited good character and mitigating circumstances. He faces transfer to Anamosa for confinement.
A Jefferson committee led by E. H. French and Perry D. Rose visited Ames to assess the new city pump. Howard of Dean Pump Co. demonstrated the unit while Supt. Clifton defended cleanliness. The Ames plant impressed the visitors who praised its performance and considered municipal ownership for Jefferson.
The M E Sunday school plans a Cantatta The Story of the Starr with a Christmas tree and gifts for young members. Christian church Sunday school offers a literary and musical program with no tree but gifts for the poor. Congregational Sunday school expects a Christmas tree and a brownie event. Baptist Sunday school presents a Cantatta The Crowning of Christmas on Christmas Eve and will distribute gifts and useful items to needy families.
An ad offers choice candies nuts and fruits for ten cents and promotes dress goods trimmings and ladies furnishing goods from BiecELow & SMITH with S. G. Hamilton and W. R. Scorr featuring a bargain focused sales pitch.
Mr Lyman Freeland advertises fresh milk of excellent quality with prompt morning and evening delivery at usual prices. He emphasizes a healthy herd and careful handling to ensure milk arrives fresh and wholesome for consumers.
Local notices advertise clothing bargains from BreeLtow & Smith and Boyer Suits with price ranges. Ames travel salesman Mr F W Kruse visits, tax sale anecdotes, and public notices urge On settlements by Jan 1 1897. Community events include lectures by Rev A C Kaye, Nevada library courses, and medical association gathering with a hosted supper.
A well attended Boston Comic Opera Company performance of The Mascot drew cheers as electric lights brighten the venue revealing worn surroundings. Manager Moffatt plans renovations to improve the house while promising better plays as patronage grows. Fresh oysters at W R Scotts Restaurant.
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